World of Beer is opening its Hilton Head Island location -- in Shelter Cove Towne Center, at 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 140 -- next month, according to a news release. The tavern will be the first of its kind in Beaufort County.

The franchise touts a database of more than 24,000 global beers. The local World of Beer is expected to have more than 500 bottled brews, 50 rotating taps, a cask engine and an infusion tower. Other drink offerings include spirits, craft cocktails and wine.

World of Beer has a menu featuring comfort foods and traditional bar offerings, such as giant Bavarian pretzels, Guinness "brat" sliders and burgers.

World of Beer Hilton Head will feature South Carolina beers including Bluffton-based Southern Barrel, Ridgeland-based River Dog, Spartanburg-based RJ Rockers, Greenville-based Quest and Mount Pleasant-based Westbrook.

The tavern will be open 11 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. The 4,500-square-foot Hilton Head location has an outdoor patio "in the works."